Obituaries

Carlton Brooks

Carlton Brooks

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. Carlton Demetrius “Raboo” Brooks was born October 15, 1972 to the late Gretha Brooks and Charlie Singletary. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. 

Carlton attended McLaurin Elementary School and was a Class of 1992 South Florence High School graduate. 

Carlton enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation and received and honorable discharge after serving four...

Dennis  Young

Dennis Young

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis Young of Darlington transitioned Tuesday,  October 18, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Dennis Young in your thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Durant

Cynthia Durant

Oct 17, 2022

Mrs. Cynthia Louise Brockington Durant, affectionately known as “Cindy”,  the daughter of Louis Ragin Brockington, Sr., and Annie Mae Nettles Brockington was born on March 23, 1963, in Florence, South Carolina. She passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 59.

Cindy was a high school graduate of West Florence High School Class of 1981. Upon, graduation,...

David  Wright

David Wright

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. David Wright, the son of the late Robert Wright and Evelina Wright Mack was born on November 5, 1967 in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Monday, October 17, 2022 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

David was educated in Florence School District One Public School System. 

David was a member of Majority...

Arlene Sullivan

Arlene Sullivan

Oct 15, 2022

Mrs. Arlene Sanders Sullivan affectionately called “Honey” was born on February 28, 1935 in Florence County, to the late John and Lois Jones Sanders. On Saturday, October 15, 2022 she was called home to be with the Lord.

Arlene was educated in the Florence County Public School System.

At the age of 12, Arlene was converted, baptized, and became a...

Celia Goodson

Celia Goodson

Oct 11, 2022

Mrs. Celia M. “Shirley” Goodson was born February 23, 1943 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Mr. Willie Campbell and the late Lillie Mae Wilson. She died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Celia affectionately called “Shirley” attended Darlington County Public Schools. She was employed by Reynolds and Mary Williams as a Domestic Technician for many years.

In 1975, she...

Ledonna Smith

Ledonna Smith

Oct 7, 2022

Ms. Ledonna Lavonda Smith was born on October 2, 1983 in Florence County to Donald and Camelia Smith. Her earthly life ended on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Ledonna was educated in the Public Schools of Florence School District One. She enjoyed singing, drawing, poetry, and spending valuable time with her lovely daughter, Rockeriauna “Roxxy.

Ledonna was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,...

Calvin  Fields

Calvin Fields

Oct 5, 2022

Mr. Calvin Fields, the son of the late Harry Wilson and the late Ella Mae Fields Moore was born on December 10, 1959 in Chesterfield County. He departed this earthly realm, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

Calvin received his education in the Chesterfield County Public School System. After graduation, he was employed in construction and later with several Manufacturing Companies....

Twana Wiggins

Twana Wiggins

Oct 5, 2022

Mrs. Twana Jioki Richardson Wiggins was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on January 24, 1974, to the late Bertha Richardson and the late Michael Adams. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home.

She relocated to New Bern, North Carolina for several years before relocating to Florence, South Carolina.

Twana was a proud graduate of South...

Eddie McCoy

Eddie McCoy

Oct 1, 2022

Mr. Eddie Derell “Dub” McCoy of Hartsville, South Carolina was born to Linda McCoy and the late Eddie Ray McCoy on December 27, 1976, in Hartsville, South Carolina located in Darlington County. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Eddie attended the Public Schools of Darlington County and was a graduate of Hartsville High School Class of...

Senior Pastor Quincy Wright

Senior Pastor Quincy Wright

Sep 30, 2022

Sr. Pastor Quincy Wright was the Sr. Pastor and co-founder of EL-BETHEL OUTREACH MINISTRIES in Marion, South Carolina.  In addition to being an educator, effective communicator, and entrepreneur, he was a very humble man. He was an artist and loved painting on canvas. He loved interacting with his children and grandchildren. 

He is known for his practical and dynamic teaching...

Derrick  Hyman

Derrick Hyman

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Derrick Rogest Lee “Dirt” Hyman, son of the late Dock and the late Elizabeth Gordon Hyman was born November 22, 1954 in Pamplico, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home.

Derrick was educated in the Public Schools in Pamplico, where he grew up. After completing his education, Derrick was employed at J.P. Stevens...

Antwania James

Antwania James

Sep 27, 2022

 Mr. Antwania Lonell James, the son of Samuel and the late Jacqueline Law James was born in Florence County on February 1,1965. He departed this life on September 27, 2022, at his home in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Antwania was educated in the public school system of Florence County, graduating from South Florence High School, Class of 1983. He went to...

Anthony  McKithen

Anthony McKithen

Sep 26, 2022

On September 10, 1970, Anthony Leroy McKithen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Rosa Lee McKithen. Anthony was called home on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Anthony received his formal education in the Florence County public school system. He worked for two years with McKithen’s Construction as  a brick mason. He began his work career with McKithen’s Construction and...

Shannon Wilder

Shannon Wilder

Sep 18, 2022

Shannon Marie Wilder of Florence transitioned on Sunday,  September 18, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please the family of Shannon M. Wilder in your thoughts and prayers. 

Rev. Bettie Harris

Rev. Bettie Harris

Sep 17, 2022

Reverend Bettie Lee Harris was born December 28, 1937 to the late Garland D. Herndon and Ophelia Jones Herndon. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Reverend Harris known to her family as “Bet” attended school in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Northeastern University and was employed with Boston Medical formerly Boston City Hospital as a...

Raymond  Rose, Jr.

Raymond Rose, Jr.

Sep 17, 2022

Raymond Rose Jr. of Florence transitioned on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

PLease keep the family of Raymond Rose, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

John H.  Hines

John H. Hines

Sep 15, 2022

John Henry Hines was born on October 6, 1948 to Freddie and Carrie Dow Hines.  He departed this earthly life on September 15, 2022.   John was educated in Florence One Schools.  He was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School.  He attended Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC until he was drafted and went into the U.S. Navy.  After returning...

Bert Mitchell

Bert Mitchell

Sep 15, 2022

Deacon Bert Mitchell was born on September 20, 1930 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Joseph and Eugenia Johnson Mitchell. He entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Bert attended the public schools of Florence, a graduate of Wilson High School, and attended Denmark Area Trade School.  He also served in the United States Army. After an Honorable...

Jimmy  Lee Johnson, Jr.

Jimmy Lee Johnson, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Lee “Jimmy Jam” Johnson, Jr. was born in  Florence, South Carolina to the late Alzina Ellison and the late Jimmy Lee Johnson, Sr. on January 9, 1967. He passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. 

Jimmy attended public schools in Florence School District One. He grew up on the Westside of Florence and was an avid lover of...